For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,545 students in Norwood, MA (there are , serving 511 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Norwood, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Norwood, MA are Charles J Prescott, Norwood High School and F A Cleveland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norwood, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles J Prescott
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Richland Road
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6497
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6497
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Nichols Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2333
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
F A Cleveland
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 George Willett Parkway
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6522
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6522
Grades: 1-5
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Cornelius M Callahan
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Garfield Avenue
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0693
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0693
Grades: 1-5
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
John P Oldham
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Prospect Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2417
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2417
Grades: 1-5
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-7880
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-7880
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #77.
Balch
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0694
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0694
Grades: 1-5
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Westover Parkway
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6805
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6805
Grades: PK-K
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norwood, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Norwood, MA include Charles J Prescott, Norwood High School and F A Cleveland.
How many public schools are located in Norwood?
8 public schools are located in Norwood.
What percentage of students in Norwood go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Norwood are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Norwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Norwood include: Balch vs. Cornelius M Callahan, Cornelius M Callahan vs. Balch, Charles J Prescott vs. Cornelius M Callahan
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